Simplicity 2007 FAST-VAC User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: 2007 FAST-VAC

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: User manual

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OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

48” Citation Collection

System

Contains:

Mfg. No. Description

3063374 FAST-Vac Blower

5300017 Bagger Mount Adapter

5046864 3-Bag Hood & Mount

5300025 Blower Mount

5300011 Weight Mount

1717627 50 lbs. Weight (3)

52” Citation Collection

System

Contains:

Mfg. No. Description

3063374 FAST-Vac Blower

5300017 Bagger Mount Adapter

5046864 3-Bag Hood & Mount

5300026 Blower Mount

5300011 Weight Mount

1717627 50 lbs. Weight (3)

FAST-Vac Grass Collection System

5100727

Revision 00

Rev. Date: 6/2006

TP 100-7297-00-AT-S

61” Stallion Collection

System

Contains:

Mfg. No. Description

3063374 FAST-Vac Blower

5046864 3-Bag Hood & Mount

5300027 Blower Mount

5046869 Weight Mount

1717627 50 lbs. Weight (3)

61” Cobalt Collection

System

Contains:

Mfg. No. Description

3063374 FAST-Vac Blower

5046864 3-Bag Hood & Mount

5300250 Blower Mount

5300189 Weight Mount

1717627 50 lbs. Weight (3)

MANUFACTURING, INC.

500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997

Port Washington, WI 53074-0997

www.simplicitymfg.com

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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Simplicity product. We’re pleased

that you’ve placed your confidence in the Simplicity brand. When operated and

maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Simplicity product

will provide many years of dependable service.

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the

hazards and risks associated with this machine and how to avoid them. This

machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained according to the

manual for finish cutting of established lawns and is not intended for any other

purpose. It is important that you read and understand these instructions

thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment.

The Simplicity logo is a trademark of Briggs &

Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Contact Information:

Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.

P.O. Box 997

500 N. Spring St.

Port Washington, WI 53074-0997

www.simplicitymfg.com

DATE PURCHASED

Safety Operation Installation Removal

SAFETY RULES & INFORMATION .....................2

Safety Decals..........................................................3

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...........4

Before Operation.....................................................4

Mowing with the Double / Triple Catcher ................4

After Operation........................................................5

Storing the Grass Catcher ......................................5

Mowing Without the Blower ....................................5

INSTALLATION.....................................................6

Rear Suspension Adjustment .................................6

Blower Assembly.....................................................7

Mower Deck Preparation ........................................9

Blower Installation.................................................12

Collector Installation..............................................14

Weight Mount Installation......................................18

BLOWER & COLLECTOR REMOVAL ...............21

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Safety

GENERAL WARNINGS

• Know the mower controls, safety rules and how to

stop quickly. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE

MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

• Read and obey all safety decals.

• Wear appropriate ear, eye and breathing

protection.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with

the instructions, to operate the unit.

• Disengage the electric clutch (PTO). Shut off the

engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before

attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting any part of

the collection system.

• Check the collection system to make sure it is

bolted tightly to the rider.

• DO NOT operate the mower without either the

entire grass catcher or the deflector in place.

• Turn off the PTO switch to disengage the blades

when not mowing.

• DO NOT mow in reverse. Always look down and

behind before and while travelling in reverse.

• DO NOT turn sharply when travelling alongside a

building or any object. Slow down before turning.

• DO NOT carry passengers on the rider.

• When blower assembly is removed from the mower

deck, the deflector must be properly installed.

• Collector bags are subject to deterioration and

wear during normal use. Inspect the bag

periodically for tears, holes or weak spots and

replace with a new bag that meets manufacturer’s

durability standards.

• If the mower stalls or the turbo blower chute plugs:

1. Disengage the electric clutch (PTO);

2. Stop the engine and remove the key;

3. Set the parking brake, and wait for all moving

parts to stop.

4. Remove the foreign object or clear the chute

with a piece of wood before restarting the

engine. NEVER place hands into blower

housing to clear jammed object. Blower

may rotate when object is removed.

• For added rider stability and to prevent tipping or

loss of control:

a. Use reduced speed on uneven ground and

when turning corners.

b. Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended

that the collection system be kept no more than

half full when negotiating any slopes. Start

mowing on slopes when the collection system is

empty.

c. Mow across the face of slopes; not up and

down.

•Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6%

(10°).

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of

control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or

equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.

The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

Safety Decals

Safety

SAFETY DECALS

This unit has been designed and manufactured to

provide you with the safety and reliability you would

expect from an industry leader in outdoor power

equipment manufacturing.

Although reading this manual and the safety

instructions it contains will provide you with the

necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment

safely and effectively, we have placed several safety

labels on the unit to remind you of this important

information while you are operating your unit.

All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and

instructional messages on your rider and mower

should be carefully read and obeyed. Personal bodily

injury can result when these instructions are not

followed. The information is for your safety and it is

important! The safety decals below are on your rider

and mower.

If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace

them at once. See your local dealer for replacements.

These labels are easily applied and will act as a

constant visual reminder to you, and others who may

use the equipment, to follow the safety instructions

necessary for safe, effective operation.

Safety Decals

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Operation

BEFORE OPERATION

Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris

which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades.

Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the day.

If grass is wet, the grass catcher is likely to become

plugged.

For efficient bagging, air circulation under the

mower deck, through the chute and into the bag is

very important.

For this reason, BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOWING you

should make certain the underside of the mower and

the underside of the catcher lid are free from grass and

debris.

Make sure that there is a snug fit between mower

deck, blower housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.

MOWING WITH THE DOUBLE /

TRIPLE CATCHER

Always operate with throttle at full speed when

mowing.

Always wear hearing protection when operating

grass catcher.

Grass should be cut often, and not too short. If grass

is too long or lush it may be necessary to keep

ground speed to a minimum or to cut only half the

width of the mower to prevent clogging. If grass is

long, operate with mower in high cutting position for

first pass, cutting again in a lower position on a

second pass.

Do not open the cover with mower engaged.

If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from

under deck, the tube may be plugged or the bags

may be full. Discontinue mowing, stop the rider,

disengage the PTO and then empty the catcher or

clear the tube.

WARNING

ALWAYS shut off the tractor. Disengage the

PTO, and allow all moving parts to stop

BEFORE disconnecting or clearing tube, or

emptying catcher.

Before leaving the operator’s position for any

reason, engage the parking brake, disengage

the PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider

and mower free of grass, leaves and excess

grease. Do not stop or park rider over dry

leaves, grass or combustible materials.

CAUTION

This machine produces sound levels in

excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear

and can cause hearing loss though

extended periods of exposure.

Wear hearing protection when operating this

machine.

General Operating Instructions

Operation

AFTER OPERATION

Remove any debris from the the screen on the

underside of the lid.

Note: The lid screen can be

partially removed for easier cleaning and should be

cleaned regularly.

The blower housing and tube should be removed for

cleaning.

Inspect the grass bags for wear or damage. Make

sure that there is a snug fit between mower deck,

blower housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.

STORING THE GRASS CATCHER

Clean the grass catcher thoroughly using a mild

detergent (other products may damage the tube).

Remove any debris from the the screen on the

underside of the lid. The screen can be partially

removed for easier cleaning.

If paint has been scratched on metal parts, touch up

with paint, or apply a thin film of oil to prevent

corrosion.

Store in a dry area. Hang the catcher and catcher

bags to dry thoroughly before storing for a long period

of time. Always store away from moisture.

MOWING WITHOUT THE BLOWER

For operation without the blower, the deflector must

be properly installed in the down position.

To remove the blower, see

BLOWER & COLLECTOR

REMOVAL

on page 19.

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Installation

Figure 1. Rear Suspension Adjustments

POSITION #1

(FACTORY SET)

POSITION #2

(GRASS BAGGER)

Installation

REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT

For Citation & Cobalt Models:

The upper mounting position #2 (See Figure 1)

should be used when a rear-mount grass bagger

system is installed.

To adjust the upper mounting position:

1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage

the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking

brake.

2. Raise the rear of the machine and secure with

jackstands. The jackstands must be under the

bumper. Chock the front wheels to prevent the

machine from rolling.

3. Position the jack under the cross member that ties

the suspension arms together and slowly raise the

rear suspension to relieve the pressure on the

upper shock mounting bolts.

NOTE: This will require small adjustments to the

jack’s position. The shock should move freely on the

mounting bolt when the pressure is relieved.

4. Remove the upper shock mounting hardware and

pivot the shock to the position #2 (see Figure 1).

Adjust the jack to align the shock mounts to the

shocks.

5. Reinstall the upper shock mounting hardware and

tighten securely.

6. Remove the jack from under the suspension cross

member.

7. Remove the jackstands from under the machine.

For All Models:

More spring pre-load should be used with heavy

weight operators.

To adjust the spring pre-load:

1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage

the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking

brake.

2. Raise the rear of the machine and secure with

jackstands. Chock the front wheels to prevent the

machine from rolling.

WARNING

Use two hands when adjusting the shock

springs. This will prevent the wrench from

slipping while pressure is being applied.

3. Remove the rear drive tires.

4. See Figure 1. Using the supplied spanner wrench

(p/n 5022853), insert the tip of the wrench into the

notch in the pre-load adjuster. While holding the

wrench in place with one hand, turn COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE to increase the pre-load, turn

CLOCKWISE to decrease the pre-load. Make

sure both shocks are set to the same amount of

pre-load.

5. Reinstall the rear drive tires. Torque the lug bolts

to 85-95 ft/lbs. (115-129 Nm). Remove the

jackstands from under the machine.

NOTE: Spanner wrench is located under the seat on

the right-hand side of the machine.

BLOWER ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the existing 5/16-18 x 5/8” flange head

bolts (B, Figure 2) from the blower housing (A).

2. Install the blower mount plate (C) onto the blower

housing and reinstall the 5/16-18 x 5/8” flange

head bolts. Tighten securely.

3. Install three (3) 3/8-16 x 1” bolts and nylon lock

nuts (D) through the blower mount plate and

blower. The bolt heads must be installed on the

inside of the blower housing.

Figure 2. Install Blower Mount Plate

A. Blower Housing

B. 5/16-18 x 5/8” Bolts (existing)

C. Blower Mount Plate

D. 3/8-16 x 1” Bolts & Nylon Lock Nuts (3X)

Figure 3. Install Idler Spring

A. Idler Spring

B. 1/4” x 2” Eyebolt

C. 1/4-20 Nylock Flange Nut

4. Loop the idler spring (A, Figure 3) through the 1/4”

x 2” eyebolt (B). Install the eyebolt through the L-

bracket on the blower mount and install the 1/4-20

nylock flange nut (C). Tighten the nut until the

eyebolt contacts the L-bracket.

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5. Remove the blower belt guard and set aside.

6. Install the impeller drive pulley (A, Figure 4) onto

the impeller shaft (B) as described in Figure 4.

Install the 1/4” x 1-1/2” long key (not shown) in the

pulley.

7. Align the pulley groove with the appropriate slot as

described in Figure 4. Tighten the set screws in

the pulley.

8. Reposition the 3/8-16 x 6” bolt if required to line

up with the pulley groove.

Inner Slot Outer Slot

Hub pointing IN:

48” Model

Hub pointing OUT:

52” Model

61” Models

Align pulley groove

with slot (outer slot

with pulley hub in

OR inner slot with

pulley hub out)

Inner Row

Outer Row

9. Check the position of the idler pulley (A, Figure 5).

The position must be aligned with the position of

the pulley (outer row of holes for pulley hub

pointing in, inner row of holes for pulley hub

pointing out). Reposition if necessary.

Figure 4. Install Impeller Drive Pulley

Figure 5. Check Idler Pulley Position

A. Idler Pulley

Installation

MOWER DECK PREPARATION

Remove the Discharge Chute

1. Remove the discharge chute (A, Figure 6), chute

mount rod (B), torsion spring (C), 5/16” fender

washer (D), spring spacer (E) and all mounting

hardware.

2. Save the spring, fender washer, spacer as they

will be used later when the blower is removed.

3. Remove the deck guard (F). Save the bolts and

washers, as they will be required in a later step.

1-1/2"

(3,8 cm)

5/8"

(1,6 cm) 3/8" Drill

Figure 6. Remove Chute & Guard

A. Discharge Chute

B. Chute Mount Rod

C. Torsion Spring

D. 5/16” Fender Washer

E. Spring Spacer

F. Deck Guard

4. Examine the discharge chute mount bracket on

the mower deck (see Figure 7). If the hole pattern

looks like the one shown, you must drill a 3/8” hole

in the location specified in Figure 6.

Figure 7. Discharge Chute Mount

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Figure 8. Mower PTO Belt

A. Idler Arm

B. Stationary Idler Pulley

WARNING

Use extreme caution when rotating the idler

arm with the breaker bar, due to the increased

tension in the spring as the idler arm is being

rotated. Injury may result if the breaker bar is

prematurely released while the spring is under

tension.

Remove the Spindle Belt

Citation Series:

1. Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in

the square hole located in the end of the idler arm

(A, Figures 8). Carefully rotate the breaker bar

clockwise, which will relieve the tension on the belt

exerted from the idler arm.

2. Slide the drive belt over the edge of the stationary

idler pulley (B). Carefully release the tension on

the breaker bar. Remove the belt from the right-

hand (discharge side) spindle pulley.

Figure 9. Mower PTO Belt

A. Idler Arm

B. Stationary Idler Pulley

Cobalt & Stallion Series:

1. Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in

the square hole located in the end of the idler arm

(A, Figures 9). Carefully rotate the breaker bar

counter-clockwise, which will relieve the tension

on the belt exerted from the idler arm.

2. Slide the drive belt over the edge of the stationary

idler pulley (B). Carefully release the tension on

the breaker bar. Remove the belt from the right-

hand (discharge side) spindle pulley.

Installation

Remove the Spindle Pulley

1. Remove the 3/4-16 hex nut & 3/4” spring washer

(A & B, Figure 10) securing the spindle pulley (C)

to the spindle shaft. Use a 1” wrench on the flats

of the blade end of the spindle shaft to prevent the

shaft from spinning. Save the 1/4” key (D).

Figure 10. Remove Spindle Pulley

A. 3/4-16 Hex Nut

B. 3/4” Spring Washer

C. Spindle Pulley

D. 1/4” Key

Install the Double Spindle Pulley

1. Install the double spindle pulley (C, Figure 11) and

1/4” key (D) onto the spindle shaft.

2. Install the 3/4” spring washer (B) with the cone

facing up (see insert, Figure 11). Install the 3/4-16

hex nut (A) and torque to 85-90 ft. lbs (115-122

Nm). Use a 1” wrench on the flats of the blade

end of the spindle shaft to prevent the shaft from

spinning.

Figure 11. Install Double Spindle Pulley

A. 3/4-16 Hex Nut

B. 3/4” Spring Washer

C. Double Spindle Pulley

D. 1/4” Key

Reinstall the Spindle Belt

Refer to the belt removal instructions on Page 10

and reverse the order for reinstalling the belt.

Install the Deck Guard

1. Install the new deck guard onto the mower deck

and secure with the hardware previously removed

(see Figure 12).

Figure 12. Install Guard

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BLOWER INSTALLATION

1. Install the blower onto the mower deck. Refer to

Figure 13 for the position of the quick pins in

relationship to the chute mount bracket on the

mower deck. The quick pins fit into the same

holes that the chute mount rod was installed.

2. Install the blower drive belt. Refer to Figure 14 for

the proper belt routing. It may be required to

loosen the idler pulley mounting hardware to get

the belt past the belt keeps.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The gray area denotes the flat

side of the belt. V-side of belt must contact v-groove

pulleys, flat side of belt must contact flat pulleys.

Figure 13. Install Blower On Deck

Figure 14. Install Belt

48” & 52” Decks

61” Deck

Installation

3" - 3-3/8"

(7,6 - 8,6 cm)

3. Check the belt tension by measuring the distance

from the center of the v-idler pulley (A, Figure 15)

mounting bolt and the blower housing. This

should measure between 3 - 3-3/8” (7,6 - 8,6 cm).

4. If measurement falls outside of this range, you

must move the idler pulley (B) either forward or

back to achieve the proper belt tension.

NOTE: If pulley position needs to be adjusted, make

sure that it is reinstalled in the same row of holes as

determined in the blower assembly (Step 9, page 8).

Figure 15. Check Belt Tension

A. V-Idler Pulley

B. Idler Pulley

Figure 16. Install Guards

A. Blower Belt Guard

B. Deck Guard Top

C. Knob

5. Install the blower belt guard (A, Figure 16) and

secure with the flange head bolts previously

removed.

6. Install the deck guard top (B) and secure with the

supplied knobs (C).

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Figure 17. Install Mount Plate - Citation

A. Adapter Plate

B. Mount Plate

C. 3/8-16 x 1” Bolts

D. 3/8-16 Nylock Flange Nuts

E. Mount Spacers

F. 3/8-16 x 2-1/2” Bolts

G. 3/8” U-Bolts

Install Mount Plate

(Stallion Models)

1. Install the mount plate (A, Figure 18) on the

bumper using four 3/8-16 x 1” bolts (B) and 3/8-16

flange nuts (C). Tighten hardware securely.

COLLECTOR INSTALLATION

Install Mount Plate

(Citation & Cobalt Models)

1. Install the adapter plate (A, Figure 17) onto the

mount plate (B) and secure with the 3/8-16 x 1”

bolts (C) and 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts (D).

2. Install the mount plate onto the bumper.

3. Install the mount spacers (E) between the

adapter plate and mount plate, as shown, and

loosely secure with the 3/8-16 x 2-1/2” bolts (F)

and 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts (D).

4. Install the 3/8” U-bolts (G) on the bottom bumper

tube and through the mount plate. Loosely

install the 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts (D).

5. Center the mount plate, side-to-side, on the

Figure 18. Install Mount Plate - Stallion

A. Mount Plate

B. 3/8-16 x 1” Bolts

C. 3/8-16 Flange Nuts

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Simplicity 2007 FAST-VAC User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: 2007 FAST-VAC

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: User manual

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